Chelsea claim controversial derby victory over Fulham to maintain strong start

Enzo Fernandez scored a second-half penalty for Chelsea. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Chelsea recorded a controversial 2-0 west London derby victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge to maintain their strong start to the Premier League season.

The scoreline however was hardly a reflection of the visitors’ role in a diverting tussle that came to life midway through the first half when 18-year-old Josh King was denied a first league goal by a VAR call that enraged manager Marco Silva and irrevocably soured the mood of away fans in the Shed End.